air pressure
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of air pressure
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Weather forecaster Joe Bastardi at WeatherBELL Analytics said in an interview that changes in air pressure in the central and western Pacific suggest the El Niño has already started.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
The crisis comes with Asia bracing for a possible return of the El Nino weather phenomenon, which brings worldwide changes in winds, air pressure, and rainfall patterns.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
To achieve lift, the air pressure under a plane's wing has to be higher than above it, which depends on the angle of the wings, the air density and the aircraft's thrust or speed.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
The second championed three sessions of a buzzy noninvasive treatment that uses a handheld device to send ultrasound waves and air pressure to stimulate dormant follicles.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025
The falling air pressure foretold a severe storm.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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